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“The O.C.” star Tate Donovan has officially sold his “extraordinary” Texas dwelling—just two months after bringing the property to the market for $1.9 million. Donovan, 62, his wife, Corry Scheuerman, initially listed his longtime Austin, TX, abode in March 2026, having purchased the picturesque four-bedroom retreat in January 2016. Before being snapped up by theRead …

EXCL: Tate Donovan Sells His Austin Oasis After Cutting $350K Off the Price Read More »

This is the final installment of a three-part series on the Hudson Valley luxury market, following features on the Lower Hudson Valley and the Middle Hudson Valley. There’s a place where centuries-old homes aren’t just the norm—they command the same premium prices as modern luxury builds Columbia County in the Upper Hudson Valley leaves theRead …

Centuries-Old Homes Go for Millions in This Upper Hudson Valley Enclave Read More »

AccuWeather predicts 5.5 million to 8 million acres will burn this year, with drought conditions covering more than 40% of the country. Meanwhile, plenty of Palisades and Eaton fire families are still negotiating additional living expense extensions, depreciation holdback releases, and underinsured rebuild gaps more than a year after the loss. All of this hasRead …

This Backyard Add-On Could Save Your Home and Insurance From Wildfires Read More »

One of the most expensive housing markets in the nation has an innovative new plan to help teachers and other public workers afford to live in the community that they serve. San Jose, CA, has the highest rental costs among the nation’s 50 largest metro areas, with a median asking rent of $3,306 in April—almostRead …

San Jose Will Subsidize Rent for Teachers and Other Public Workers Read More »

“Buffy the Vampire Slayer” star Sarah Michelle Gellar and her actor husband, Freddie Prinze Jr., have put their stunning Hamptons-stye Los Angeles home on the market for $10.5 million—13 years after they purchased the property to serve as their family abode. Gellar, 49, and Prinze, 50, who wed in 2002 and now share two childrenRead …

Sarah Michelle Gellar and Freddie Prinze Jr. List L.A. Home for $10.5 Million Read More »

The latest technological revolution has upended the San Francisco Bay Area’s housing market, where AI pioneers flush with cash are offering massive down payments to lock down increasingly scarce premium properties. To track this phenomenon, the Realtor.com® economic research team studied down payment trends from 2020 to 2025, comparing the Bay Area to other majorRead …

Flood of AI Cash Is Forcing Bay Area Homebuyers To Boost Down Payments To Compete Read More »

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has unveiled his plan to radically reform the state’s property tax system, potentially eliminating taxes on most owner-occupied homes. DeSantis called for a special legislative session to begin Monday, where state lawmakers can consider putting a new initiative to make homestead property tax-free on the ballot. If approved, Florida voters wouldRead …

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In the past, combining finances was the norm, but today’s couples are switching things up. According to Fidelity’s 2026 Couples and Money survey, 42% of couples surveyed merge their finances into joint accounts, while roughly 20% keep their money totally separate. Younger generations are responsible for this shift, with 34% of Gen Z and 26%Read …

The Relationship Trend That Could Secretly Complicate Your Mortgage Approval Read More »

Luxury of Hudson Valley: Mid-Hudson The Mid-Hudson sits at the crossroads of the valley’s identities. Dutchess County has dual appeal: as a commuter county within the broader New York City metro, and as an equestrian destination defined by stone walls, hunt clubs, and a luxury market built on the idea that some land is simplyRead …

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Over 20,000 people were forced to evacuate their homes in suburban Los Angeles as a massive wildfire that ignited Monday continued raging in Southern California. Some 750 firefighters battled the fast-moving Sandy Fire through the night as it raged in Ventura County, damaging at least one home in the area, according to local reports. MoreRead …

Wildfire Forces Evacuation of 10,000 Homes in Southern California Read More »